K-1, filing Form I-765 + Social Security

[stacyt 209]

Hello!

 

I know that general advice is to get SSN before getting married about 2 weeks after arrival. Well, I didn't do it, got married and now I have a package to apply for AOS, EAD and travel parole. All the docs are ready to go. 

 

One little hiccup: I've just applied for SNN  today (they let me do it under my maiden name) and I'm going to receive it in about 4 weeks. 

 

Form I-765 has a question about SSN on page 2 - whether you have ever been issued a SSN and if no, whether you'd like to receive it together with EAD card.

 

Technically, as of today, I have never been issued a SSN. Therefore, I say NO. Then I'm planning to answer NO to the question of whether I would like to receive SSN with my EAD card. Seems pretty straightforward. My only concern is, will it be a problem if, by the time they look at my application in 5-7 months, they will see my SSN question answered NO, but they will see I have a number in the system. 

 

I don't want to wait for 4 weeks for my SSN to apply.

 

Or is it ok if I apply after submitting the application?  Hope it all makes sense 🙈

[payxibka 10,045]

4 minutes ago, stacyt said:

Hello!

 

I know that general advice is to get SSN before getting married about 2 weeks after arrival. Well, I didn't do it, got married and now I have a package to apply for AOS, EAD and travel parole. All the docs are ready to go. 

 

One little hiccup: I've just applied for SNN  today (they let me do it under my maiden name) and I'm going to receive it in about 4 weeks. 

 

Form I-765 has a question about SSN on page 2 - whether you have ever been issued a SSN and if no, whether you'd like to receive it together with EAD card.

 

Technically, as of today, I have never been issued a SSN. Therefore, I say NO. Then I'm planning to answer NO to the question of whether I would like to receive SSN with my EAD card. Seems pretty straightforward. My only concern is, will it be a problem if, by the time they look at my application in 5-7 months, they will see my SSN question answered NO, but they will see I have a number in the system. 

 

I don't want to wait for 4 weeks for my SSN to apply.

 

Or is it ok if I apply after submitting the application?  Hope it all makes sense 🙈

The answers to the questions are as of the filing date,  not some what if scenarios based on future events 

[Crazy Cat 41,845]

I think you are OK.  Of course, you're going to get the SS card changed to your married name later, right?

[stacyt 209]

1 minute ago, payxibka said:

The answers to the questions are as of the filing date,  not some what if scenarios based on future events 

curious if by filing it I should not be applying for ssn

 

6 minutes ago, missileman said:

I think you are OK.  Of course, you're going to get the SS card changed to your married name later, right?

yeah, once I have an American doc with my new name. they didn't let me apply with my married name without EAD/green card.

[payxibka 10,045]

1 minute ago, stacyt said:

curious if by filing it I should not be applying for ssn

 

yeah, once I have an American doc with my new name. they didn't let me apply with my married name without EAD/green card.

You are not precluded from doing something you are eligible to do 

[Jenny17655 284]

My husband applied for a social security card and they dragged their feet for 3 months until it was too late to process (I94 will expire in less than 2 weeks).  I answered no to the question asking if he has ever been assigned a number and yes to would you like to apply for one now on the I765.  I don't really trust the Social Security Administration when it comes to processing cards for K1 visa holders. Hopefully the really send your.  And just a question, why apply in your maiden name if you are already married?  Are you not going to change your name?  Seems like extra work.

[stacyt 209]

1 minute ago, Jenny17655 said:

My husband applied for a social security card and they dragged their feet for 3 months until it was too late to process (I94 will expire in less than 2 weeks).  I answered no to the question asking if he has ever been assigned a number and yes to would you like to apply for one now on the I765.  I don't really trust the Social Security Administration when it comes to processing cards for K1 visa holders. Hopefully the really send your.  And just a question, why apply in your maiden name if you are already married?  Are you not going to change your name?  Seems like extra work.

. they didn't let me apply with my married name without EAD/greencard

[Jenny17655 284]

Just now, stacyt said:

. they didn't let me apply with my married name without EAD/greencard

seems fishy. I'm sure you had your marriage certificate to show them.

[payxibka 10,045]

1 minute ago, Jenny17655 said:

seems fishy. I'm sure you had your marriage certificate to show them.

They keep the card consistent with immigration paperwork.   Has been this way for some time 3

[stacyt 209]

36 minutes ago, Jenny17655 said:

seems fishy. I'm sure you had your marriage certificate to show them.

Marriage certificate, utility bills witth my married name. What I’ve discovered here, every employee has their own version of procedures and it varies from case to case and employee to employee...

[Alabamak1 688]

i don't see a reason, why they should have an issue because you just applied for a SS# today. Once you have it, you have it. They will just bypass that section, because you have one already.  Technically, they should have not let you have a SS#, since you are already married, but like you said....some employees interpret the rules different ways. The reason to apply right away is to avoid the wait of months for EAD and be able to have somkinda normalcy in life while you wait for EAD. My wife finally has had EAD (5 weeks) and got her DL a week ago.  Now, looking for a job. It would be much better to already have GC. We haven't encountered it yet, but I am sure some employers would be like UGHHHH with just EAD. Not a long term employee they would think, IMO

[payxibka 10,045]

5 minutes ago, Alabamak1 said:

i don't see a reason, why they should have an issue because you just applied for a SS# today. Once you have it, you have it. They will just bypass that section, because you have one already.  Technically, they should have not let you have a SS#, since you are already married, but like you said....some employees interpret the rules different ways. The reason to apply right away is to avoid the wait of months for EAD and be able to have somkinda normalcy in life while you wait for EAD. My wife finally has had EAD (5 weeks) and got her DL a week ago.  Now, looking for a job. It would be much better to already have GC. We haven't encountered it yet, but I am sure some employers would be like UGHHHH with just EAD. Not a long term employee they would think, 

Employers never need to know if you have a green card or ead until you do the i9 which is most often after a job has been offered and accepted.   In addition,  employers are precluded from reverifying after as well

Edited December 5, 2018 by payxibka

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from K1 Process & Procedures to Adjustment of Status from K Visas forum.

[Lebanese23 303]

i ran into the same issue, i applied for SSN and got the SSN 2.5 weeks later. I filed 4 days before i got the SSN😣 on the form, i said no to 13a and yes to 14 and 15. also on part 6 3a-d i noted that i applied for one. They might just send us another card, I don't think they will issue us a different SSN because they should check the system beforehand.

[Ambra 36]

On 12/10/2018 at 3:00 PM, Lebanese23 said:

i ran into the same issue, i applied for SSN and got the SSN 2.5 weeks later. I filed 4 days before i got the SSN😣 on the form, i said no to 13a and yes to 14 and 15. also on part 6 3a-d i noted that i applied for one. They might just send us another card, I don't think they will issue us a different SSN because they should check the system beforehand.

Hi!

I have the same identical issue! I am now worried it can cause delays. I see that you got the Combo Card already, did the send you an other SSN? Thank you!!